Guest House Iljesa
Rruga Gjon Muzaka
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Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast was royal”
“Good breakfast”
“Premium service, very professional and very friendly”
“The staff were so, so warm and friendly, the breakfasts (bring an appetite”
“Wow- what a place: location is INCREDIBLE views are stunning- we really just cou…”
“Delicious food, an excellent location with this incredible view, very friendly h…”
“The rooms were fine, but we were barely in them because honestly, those views”
“Comfortable room”
“The room was clean, while the view in the morning from the windows was impressiv…”
“The rooms are simple but very clean and spacious”
“Easy parking”
“Plenty of parking and gorgeous views”
Overview
Situated in Berat, Guest House Iljesa features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. The property has mountain and garden views. There is a restaurant serving local cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast. A bar can be found on-site. The nearest airport is Tirana International Mother Teresa, 117 km from Guest House Iljesa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Drilon
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“Premium service: Thanks!”
Premium service, very professional and very friendly. Nurija, Argysi and the others were very welcoming. Nurija gave my little daughter a gift from her souvenirs, a very nice gesture that touched us. The room was clean, while the view in the morning from the windows was impressive. At dinner we enjoyed homemade bruschetta accompanied by homemade yogurt, under the shade of the trees and with a magnificent view in front of us. It was a special request on our part and everything was wonderful. The breakfast was royal. We are very sure that we will visit again.
Krzysztof
couple
May 6, 2026
Nice accommodation in the castle. Good breakfast.
Rachael
family_with_children
May 4, 2026
“Spectacular- one of the most magical places we have ever stayed.”
Wow- what a place: location is INCREDIBLE views are stunning- we really just couldn't get over them. The rooms were fine, but we were barely in them because honestly, those views! The staff were so, so warm and friendly, the breakfasts (bring an appetite!) were exceptional and...did I tell mention the VIEWS! There are very few places I would go back to, but this is one of them. The views, the wild horses, the snow-capped mountain, the beautiful river and the blossoms- truly heavenly.
Friederike
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
Delicious food, an excellent location with this incredible view, very friendly hosts.
Mausam
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
“Amazing Unique stay”
The family was really sweet and helpful and the food especially breakfast was excellent - they are very accommodating to dietary requirements as well.Very unique experience for sure, peaceful environment and beautiful views. Would definitely recommend to everyone
AdonisCyp
extended_group
April 7, 2026
Everything was excellent
Julia
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
“A traditional style guest house run by a very friendly family. <3”
Gomoriova
family_with_children
April 5, 2026
“The gem of Berat , best apartment , best host , best views”
We absolutely loved our stay here , especially if you want to experience authentic traditional culture and atmosphere . Views were absolutely stunning from this property and the apartment was very cozy . The host family was a blessing . Hospitality at it’s highest . We would strongly recommend this place .. it’s right at the top of Berat ..inside the Castle of Berat at very reasonable cost including fantastic homemade breakfast with view. Highest point with breathtaking view is just a short walk from this property .
Emaille
extended_group
October 5, 2025
“Must Stay!!!”
Magic place, beautiful people!!!! Amazing breakfast!!! Best of the best!!!!!
Janelle
couple
October 1, 2025
“Beautiful Guest house, beautiful family, beautiful views”
This guesthouse exceeded our expectations! The rooms are simple but very clean and spacious. The bathroom is also clean and spacious. The water pressure was good and hot! This has not been our experience in rest of Albania so this was a pleasant surprise. The shower head needed some maintenance to stay up but it was manageable. The breakfast was amazing! You sit out on the castle wall looking over Berat new town. You receive an omelette, burek, fruit and vegetables and bread! Plus tea/coffee/ juice and a bottle of water. If you can eat all you are doing well! The staff whilst the mum cannot speak any English she still tries hard to communicate and Google does help... The wifi is also very good and for the price you pay it is such good value! The guest house is inside the walls of the castle where there is a village with other hotels and guest houses, restaurants and cafe. Google does not take you to the correct location but they will send you instructions before arrival. The castle is free to wander around and you get beautiful views down to Goric area the town with 1000 windows.
Dianne
couple
October 1, 2025
“The perfect guesthouse hosted by a beautiful Albanian family 🙏🏽”
The most lovely people. The food was delicious. Location Perfect away from the main town smack bang in the castle . Spotless clean . We loved everything about it .
Shailendra
couple
September 24, 2025
Location, food, decorations, service was amazing. It is a spectacular view from. It was amazing roaming around the castle runs at night with all the tourists gone. Enjoyed the concept of living above the tavern. It was not crowded or noisy at all. Easy parking.
Felipe
family_with_children
September 21, 2025
Nice breakfast. Nice view from the breakfast area. Comfortable room. It is a cozy house with lovely furniture.
Claudia
solo_traveller
September 16, 2025
“Beautiful old guest house inside Berat castle”
Great location inside the old castle. Plenty of parking and gorgeous views. The breakfast spread was amazing and the staff were friendly. The room is basic but has everything you need including aircon. There is a fridge outside the room, no kettle but they are happy to give you hot water at the bar etc.
Jessica
couple
September 15, 2025
“A delightful stay in a charming neighborhood!”
The guesthouse is located in a truly charming area, inside the castle. We were warmly welcomed by a very friendly and hospitable family, which made us feel right at home. The view from the terrace is absolutely beautiful. Free parking is available, which is a great convenience. And the breakfast? Delicious and homemade with care. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic and cozy stay!
Danielle
couple
September 12, 2025
“Amazing views, great location”
Amazing views, great location to explore Berat castle
Alison
family_with_children
September 12, 2025
“Great place. Great value”
The ambience of guest house situated in castle grounds with parking right outside. Gloria and her family were so hospitable. She even got up earlier to provide a delicious breakfast so we could get to airport. Property was very clean and had lovely views from the terraces.
Riaz
extended_group
August 29, 2025
“Awesome.”
The welcome was amazing. The views superb and being in a castle made it special.
Helena
couple
August 28, 2025
“Highly recommend and very good value for money”
The breakfast was amazing! So well fed and the staff were very friendly. It was well located in the castle and easy to find with the hosts instructions.
konigstein
family_with_children
August 26, 2025
Very nice place Great views
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Airport shuttle
Triple Room with Mountain View
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The triple room has tiled floors and offers air conditioning, a wardrobe and mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.
Two Bedroom Family Room with Garden View
This suite features a fireplace. The air-conditioned suite has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite features a wardrobe, a tiled floor and garden views. The unit has 4 beds.
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